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GI Bill: 77 years in the making
June 22, 2021, marks the 77th Anniversary of the GI Bill, originally titled the “Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.” The GI Bill set out
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How much is the state pension and how much will it rise next April?
OLDER Brits could be set for record state pension increases next year due to a boost in wages. The state pension amount increases every year and the
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150,000 pensioners missing out on £5,000 retirement boost – here’s how to claim
MORE than 150,000 pensioners could be missing out on a retirement boost of up to £5,000. Thousands of carers are unaware that they could be
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Tax-free childcare: How to claim up to £2,000 a year for kid’s summer holiday clubs and childcare
PARENTS planning for the school summer holidays can get thousands of pounds of help paying for childcare. Kids activities over the summer like
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150,000 Brits on benefits could be owed thousands in backpay after error – how to find out if you’re affected
BRITS claiming benefits could be owed thousands of pounds after an error calculating payments. One man was awarded £12,000 after contacting the
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Bringing employees together has the biggest impact on culture
Employee benefits with the biggest impact on culture seem to be those that bring employees together. In “Green Goldfish 2.0” Lauren McGhee and
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Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension
Last month, retired Army Maj. Gen. James Grazioplene was demoted to second lieutenant after pleading guilty in a civilian court to sexually abusing
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VA, Prudential to host Wellness Wednesday Financial Education series
We’ve weathered quite a year with the pandemic, where it’s taken all we could muster to stay healthy and protect our loved ones. Now, as
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VBA celebrates all Veterans this Pride Month
According to our Veterans Service Organization partners, there are an estimated 1 million Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Veterans
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How to succeed in college or grad school #2: Preparing for academic success
In this second guest blog post, Harvard Extension School Lecturer Cynthia A. Meyersburg, Ph.D., guides student Veterans on how to prepare for and
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VA overcomes obstacles to reach millionth-claim milestone
Despite many obstacles, including a global pandemic, VBA continues to serve Veterans. This week’s completion of its one-millionth claim is the
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US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of May 31, 2021
From our Capital Thinking blog, our public policy colleague Stacy Swanson shares the latest federal employment law developments in in the
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How to succeed in college or grad school #1: Outside the classroom
In this first of several guest blog posts, Harvard Extension School Lecturer Cynthia A. Meyersburg, Ph.D., compiled the advice she often gives to
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How to succeed in college or grad school #1: Outside the classroom
In this first of several guest blog posts, Harvard Extension School Lecturer Cynthia A. Meyersburg, Ph.D., compiled the advice she often gives to
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7 schemes and grants to apply for to get help paying for childcare during holidays
EXTRA help is available for parents struggling to cover the cost of childcare during school holidays. Tax breaks and government grants are among the